Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate

Are you an amazing individual who wants to help others and change lives? Of course, you are! Apply today at Family Resources and join the other amazing individuals in our Family.

Here at Family Resources, we believe in supporting successful lives to build strong communities. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for supporting our community, you will find a home at Family Resources.

Family Resources has grown to become one of the state’s largest agencies devoted to child welfare & juvenile justice, mental health, and survivor services. We have clients who come from all walks of life, and therefore we want to ensure our agency is diverse and inclusive. We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company and community stronger.

What does Family Resources have to offer you?

• An environment to be your amazing self while learning, growing, and developing.
• Leadership that understands a healthy work/life balance.
• A Trauma-Informed work environment.
• Excellent full-time benefits package including;
• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (paid by employer)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (paid by employer)
• Paid time off (12 to 24 days off per year),
• Personal time (24 hours gifted each January 1st)
• 12 paid holidays
• ALL employees are eligible for:
• 401(K) with employer matching (50% up to 10%)
• Employee Assistance Program (paid by employer)
• Self-Care Wellness Program (paid by employer)
• Employee Referral Program
• Access to a family of respected & passionate therapists, counselors, advocates, and teams.
• Team meetings supportive atmosphere.

Position Details
The Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate will provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault as well as facilitate prevention education in elementary, middle schools, and high schools in Rock Island and Mercer counties in Illinois. The Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate will provide short-term and long-term culturally/linguistically appropriate services to promote the health, safety, and well-being of survivors of underserved populations and in the school systems. These duties will be performed under the leadership of the Survivor Services Supervisor. The Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate will participate in the 24-hr on-call rotation; have reliable transportation, and a flexible schedule to accommodate program and survivor needs. This position is responsible for being on an on-call rotation, as well as working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position Specifics

• Position Hours: varies- 8:30 am-5 pm Monday thru Friday
• Comprehensive benefits offered
• Service Area: Rock Island, Mercer, and Henry Counties

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
Financial

• Work with supervisor for any purchases that need to be made.

Operations

• Ensure free, voluntary, non-discriminatory, accessible services for all clients.
• Participates in the on-call rotation, providing 24-hour in-person crisis response to survivors as requested by law enforcement, medical professionals, and other community partners.
• Implement effective outreach for identified underserved populations within service areas assigned.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements to ensure certification as a Sexual Abuse Advocate with the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA).
• Possess the ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs.
• Sets clear expectations for self and team to achieve work objectives and overcome obstacles.
• Provides timesheet documentation for all funding sources related to the position.
• Inputs daily services into the data entry system by the noted deadline each week.
• Can assess the effectiveness of services provided and adjust service delivery as needed.
• Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
• Utilizes feedback from various sources to improve the quality of services offered. Sources such as survey, volunteer, community, and team members.
• Actively participate in program and agency problem identification and resolution.
• Proactively support the development and attainment of program and agency program goals.
• Follow agency policy on confidentiality.
• Keep Supervisor informed of relevant issues.

Client/External

• Provides the following services to survivors of sexual violence and agencies, organizations, and systems who interact with survivors of sexual violence: Awareness and outreach, inter-agency collaborations, serving on multi-disciplinary teams as needed, awareness and referrals, school outreach, systems advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and outreach materials; emergency food, clothing, and transportation assistance; immediate shelter and related supportive services; legal, medical, and economic advocacy, transportation, child care and/or respite care, and safety planning.
• Provide targeted professional outreach, training, and technical assistance to increase identification and referral for services as well as a trauma-informed response when a survivor discloses sexual assault.
• Maintain working knowledge of hospital procedures as they relate to the treatment of survivors of sexual assault/abuse.
• Maintain working knowledge of Illinois legal codes as they relate to sexual assault/abuse.
• Provide support during legal processes including assistance with victim impact statements.
• Assist in filing court/legal documents and victim compensation claims.
• Act as a program representative on committees that focus on victimization and service providers external to Illinois Sexual Abuse Program
• Keep an open flexible schedule to meet the needs of the community, survivors, and the program.
• Assess and implement necessary adaptations of current comprehensive services to meet the unique needs of the population served
• Take initiative in problem-solving and utilize resources such as team members and community resources to assist in addressing client/volunteer issues that arise.
• Provide referrals to community-based victim service programs and other resources as appropriate.
• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Represent the program and agency positively in all public and community contacts.
• Provide ongoing support to survivors through face-to-face contacts, telephone calls, and other means.
• Other duties as assigned.

People

• Creates positive, inclusive, safe, client-led, and outcome-oriented culture.
• Serves as a public face of the Agency by interfacing with regulatory, community, and funder leadership.
• Ensures that communication with outside parties is coordinated and effectively builds positive relationships.

*Qualifications*
Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent survivor services experience. 3 years of experience working in the human services field with survivor services experience preferred. Bilingual applicants preferred.
Must have current proof of car insurance, able to pass a driving background check, and have reliable transportation.
Bilingual and/or bi-cultural applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer that thrives on Diversity!
COVID-19 Precautions: Employees’ & Clients’ health and wellbeing are of the utmost importance here at Family Resources. We follow recommended CDC guidelines by social distancing, temperature checks and COVID-19 screenings, frequent hand washing, disinfecting, and sanitizing procedures in place, and the requirement of wearing of facial coverings provided and required plus addition PPE available.

Location: 1521 47th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Job Type: Full-time